Garmin has received an FAA supplemental type certification for its GFC 500 and 600 autopilots in multiple GA aircraft, the company announced on Wednesday. Approved single-engine aircraft for the GFC 500 include Cessna 210 models 210K, T210K, 210L, T210L, 210M, T210M, 210N, and T210N. The cargo pod version of the Cessna 208B is now approved for the GFC 600.
Garmin Receives STC for GFC 500 and 600 Autopilots
Key Takeaways:
- Garmin has received FAA supplemental type certification (STC) for its GFC 500 and 600 autopilots, expanding their approved aircraft models to include various Cessna 210s (GFC 500) and the Cessna 208B cargo pod (GFC 600).
- Both autopilots feature solid-state attitude control, self-monitoring capabilities, and a range of functions including altitude hold, vertical speed, altitude preselect, VNAV (with GTN navigator), and crucial underspeed/overspeed protection.
- They enable coupling with compatible GPS navigators to fly diverse instrument approaches and include Garmin Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP) as a standard safety feature, with suggested retail prices starting at $6,995 for the GFC 500 and $19,995 for the GFC 600.
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